VFPA36BP provides room-level supplemental heat without a chimney or direct-vent exhaust pipe. Select the exact fuel and control configuration before ordering. Choose natural gas or propane and millivolt (30/31) or intermittent pilot (70/71). FBB5 blower is factory installed on the 31 and 71 versions; it is an optional addition for the other listed versions.
| Model family | VFPA36BP |
|---|---|
| Input rating | 25,000–36,000 BTU/h. |
| Fuel selection | Factory natural gas or propane; use only the gas on the rating plate |
| Venting | Vent-free; combustion and ventilation air must be provided as required by the manual |
The manufacturer specification table lists a minimum firebox opening 40 inches wide × 35 inches high × 19 inches deep. This is the manual’s opening specification, not a substitute for its framing diagram. Gas inlet is 1/2 inch.
The current Vail brochure identifies matte-black louvers and frame as Premium family equipment. Retain the exact manufacturer log arrangement and only use media and accessories approved for the selected model.
The manual lists FBB5 blower, EK-1 ember kit and PE-20 platinum embers among its accessories. Match optional remote/wall controls to the chosen ignition system and consult the exact liner or log-set instructions before changing the factory configuration. Do not charge a 31/71 buyer for a second blower as a required add-on.
These appliances use oxygen from the room and add water vapor during combustion. A qualified installer must assess available room volume, other fuel-burning appliances, unusually tight construction and any required ventilation-air openings. Absence of a flue does not remove combustion-air or local installation restrictions.
The selected VFD26 and VFPA manuals explicitly prohibit field conversion between fuel types. Order the correct factory fuel rather than planning an aftermarket gas change. Follow the exact model manual for clearances, mantel projections, log positioning and ember placement; do not use framing or clearance data from a different size.
Use the appliance as supplemental room heat, not as the home’s primary heating system. A bedroom-rated option must be the exact approved reduced-input model and must also be permitted by local requirements; family membership alone does not establish bedroom approval. Keep the manufacturer-provided hood, screens and protective equipment installed as instructed.
Empire VFPA36BP family installation manual, 39025-5-0920 gives the model-specific fuel, input, dimensions, control and installation requirements. Current Vail family brochure identifies the Premium and Special Edition package features. Installation, operation and service must follow the exact manufacturer documentation and applicable codes.
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VFPA36BP provides room-level supplemental heat without a chimney or direct-vent exhaust pipe. Select the exact fuel and control configuration before ordering. Choose natural gas or propane and millivolt (30/31) or intermittent pilot (70/71). FBB5 blower is factory installed on the 31 and 71 versions; it is an optional addition for the other listed versions.
| Model family | VFPA36BP |
|---|---|
| Input rating | 25,000–36,000 BTU/h. |
| Fuel selection | Factory natural gas or propane; use only the gas on the rating plate |
| Venting | Vent-free; combustion and ventilation air must be provided as required by the manual |
The manufacturer specification table lists a minimum firebox opening 40 inches wide × 35 inches high × 19 inches deep. This is the manual’s opening specification, not a substitute for its framing diagram. Gas inlet is 1/2 inch.
The current Vail brochure identifies matte-black louvers and frame as Premium family equipment. Retain the exact manufacturer log arrangement and only use media and accessories approved for the selected model.
The manual lists FBB5 blower, EK-1 ember kit and PE-20 platinum embers among its accessories. Match optional remote/wall controls to the chosen ignition system and consult the exact liner or log-set instructions before changing the factory configuration. Do not charge a 31/71 buyer for a second blower as a required add-on.
These appliances use oxygen from the room and add water vapor during combustion. A qualified installer must assess available room volume, other fuel-burning appliances, unusually tight construction and any required ventilation-air openings. Absence of a flue does not remove combustion-air or local installation restrictions.
The selected VFD26 and VFPA manuals explicitly prohibit field conversion between fuel types. Order the correct factory fuel rather than planning an aftermarket gas change. Follow the exact model manual for clearances, mantel projections, log positioning and ember placement; do not use framing or clearance data from a different size.
Use the appliance as supplemental room heat, not as the home’s primary heating system. A bedroom-rated option must be the exact approved reduced-input model and must also be permitted by local requirements; family membership alone does not establish bedroom approval. Keep the manufacturer-provided hood, screens and protective equipment installed as instructed.
Empire VFPA36BP family installation manual, 39025-5-0920 gives the model-specific fuel, input, dimensions, control and installation requirements. Current Vail family brochure identifies the Premium and Special Edition package features. Installation, operation and service must follow the exact manufacturer documentation and applicable codes.
